How far is Waurika, OK from Oklahoma City, OK?

The driving distance from Waurika, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.37 mi
01h 53m
Flight
93.91 mi
151.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Waurika.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.91 mi
Kilometers
151.13 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.37 mi
Kilometers
172.79 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oklahoma City
Sun, May 31, 12:53 PM CDT
Return by in Waurika
Sun, May 31, 2:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waurika
2026-05-31T11:00
Arrive Oklahoma City
Sun, May 31, 12:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waurika
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ninnekah
OK

Town in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States

From Waurika
53.5 mi
00h 56m
To Oklahoma City
53.9 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 31 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE
Destination
98°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Waurika and Oklahoma City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waurika and Oklahoma City.

  1. 1

    Start on East B Avenue

    23 m · 5 sec · East B Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    753 ft · 39 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East D Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East D Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Medal of Honor Recipient Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Adkins Highway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Medal of Honor Recipient Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Adkins Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on 2nd Street

    15.6 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    17.2 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City

    2339 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

    26.5 mi · 25 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith

    1693 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1.3 km · 60 sec · Crosstown Expressway

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Oklahoma City Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Klein Avenue

    118 m · 15 sec · South Klein Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Sheridan Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Sheridan Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Robinson Avenue

    136 m · 20 sec · North Robinson Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Robinson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waurika and Oklahoma City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
2nd Street
39.3 mi · 37%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
26.5 mi · 25%
Will Rogers Expressway
12.3 mi · 11%
Medal of Honor Recipient Command Sergeant Major
5.59 mi · 5%
Oklahoma City Boulevard
1.52 mi · 1%
West Sheridan Avenue
0.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

26.5 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
93.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ninnekah
00h 56m from Waurika
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Waurika and Sunny near Oklahoma City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waurika to Oklahoma City?

The road trip is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km) and usually takes 01h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ninnekah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.5 miles from Waurika and 53.9 miles from Oklahoma City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.35 one way or $28.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Waurika and Sunny near Oklahoma City.

Stop Ideas Near Ninnekah

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ninnekah, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ninnekah.

RAIL

Purcell

52 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
RAIL

Norman

53 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Pauls Valley

68 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

69 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waurika and Oklahoma City. Straight-line distance: 93.91 mi (151.13 km).

Waurika

#1 Waurika

Town in Oklahoma

Population1,865
Coordinates34.1670400, -97.9975400
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Oklahoma City

#2 Oklahoma City

The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.

Population655,057
Coordinates35.4675600, -97.5164300
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: East B Avenue (-97.997539, 34.167003)
End: North Robinson Avenue (-97.51641, 35.467562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.34 L · about $14.35
Round trip
$28.71
7.58 gal · 28.68 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.35 $28.71
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.14 $32.28
Premium $4.63 $17.53 $35.06
Diesel $5.42 $20.52 $41.05

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oklahoma · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Waurika and Oklahoma City. The current time is 11:00:13.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.